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Minister Vengu inspects construction of the multifunctional building at the Special Operations Unit in Zall-Herr

: Published: Saturday, 28 September 2024 12:14

The Special Operations Forces in Zall-Herr are set to soon have a new multifunctional center, with construction already 80% complete.

Defense Minister Pirro Vengu, accompanied by U.S. Military Attaché to Albania, Captain Eric Cote, recently inspected the progress. The project, which began in April 2023, is on track to be finished by June next year.

The EOD Platoon successfully completes its tasks during the certification exercise "Silver Arrow - 24" at Camp Adazi, Latvia

: Published: Friday, 27 September 2024 12:28

The EOD Platoon, part of the XV Contingent attached to the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Multinational Battalion Group in Latvia, played a key role in the certification exercise "Silver Arrow - 24," successfully completing all assigned tasks.

The joint exercise "Dimali-24" between the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF) and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) concludes

: Published: Thursday, 26 September 2024 12:41

A total of 395 troops from the Southern Infantry Regiment, along with 58 vehicles and a platoon from the Kosovo Security Force, participated in the "Dimali - 24" exercise, held from September 23-26.

The exercise, conducted in the Arshi Lengo area of Gjirokastër, focused on testing the operational capabilities of the Albanian Armed Forces in deploying and executing defensive combat operations, as well as their interoperability with other forces.

Minister Vengu welcomes the UK's special envoy to the Western Balkans, Lord Stuart Peach: Albania to increase investments in NATO's support infrastructure

: Published: Thursday, 26 September 2024 12:20

Defence Minister Pirro Vengu welcomed Lord Stuart Peach, the UK's Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, during a high-level meeting in Albania, as part of the Joint Military Exercise "Austere Wolf - 24."

Both Minister Vengu and Lord Peach praised the exceptional collaboration between Albanian and British forces during the "Corridor VIII Response" exercise, underlining the growing partnership between the two nations.

Teaching staff of the College of Security and Defense visit Kuçova Air Base: Opportunities for collaboration to increase Air Force specialists

: Published: Wednesday, 25 September 2024 12:49

The Kuçovë Air Base hosted a study visit from the teaching staff of the College of Security and Defense. As the new academic year kicks off, they were introduced to the base's infrastructure and operational capabilities. This comes at a time when the Air Force is in the process of acquiring new aircraft to enhance its operational capacities and provide both theoretical and practical training for future pilots.